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Rent to Live Program

Transitional housing supporting individuals and families with skills, stability and support to secure long-term housing.

The Rent to Live Program, funded by the Department for Children and Families, provides supported transitional accommodation in the Greater Darwin region, alongside personalised tenancy and recovery support and the rental history needed to successfully move into long term housing.

Support is delivered by experienced workers, with each participant working towards and individual exit strategy and the confidence to independently manage their own tenancy.

Support is provided for a duration suited to each participant’s needs and goals, typically ranging from 6-12 months. Progress is regularly reviewed, and the focus is always on ensuring participants are ready and equipped to successfully manage their own tenancy before transitioning, with planned aftercare support available after moving on.

Eligibility

The Program is open to individuals and families who meet the following criteria:

  • Individuals aged 18 years or over, or families
  • Living in the Greater Darwin Region
  • Currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Intending to transition into long term rental market
  • Facing barriers to obtaining or maintaining private rental housing due to social, personal or systemic factors

What the Program Offers

Rent to Live combines accommodation with practical, tenancy-focused support to give participants the best chance of securing and maintaining a home in the community.

The program includes:

  • Transitional accommodation - Supported accommodation options across Greater Darwin, providing a safe and stable base during the program
  • Tenancy and recovery support – Culturally secure, structured occupancy and recovery support, tailored to your pace and goals
  • Individual recovery and capacity building plans – Personalised plans with regular goal review and planning focused for long-term, stable housing outcomes
  • Warm referrals to services - Supported connections to health, employment, education and community services, as needed throughout the program
  • Up to 3 months aftercare - Support following participant’s transition into long-term housing in the community.

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Locations

Head Office - Darwin

Level 1, Building 4

631 Stuart Highway, Berrimah, NT, 0828

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from all sources, including self-referral.

For referral enquiries or assistance, please call TeamHEALTH on 1300 780 081 or email teamhealth@teamhealth.asn.au.

Completed referral forms can be submitted via email.

Rent to Live Program Online Referral

TeamHEALTH actively promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse culture. We welcome all people, regardless of age, gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, faith, religion and all other identities represented in our community.

In the Rent to Live Program , TeamHEALTH secures head tenancies in the private market, then makes these properties available as sub-tenancies to people who are at risk of homelessness. This transitional housing program provides housing for 6-12 months for people who are aiming to re-enter the social housing or private rental market but are having trouble securing a tenancy. Housing is offered at a 75% of Market Rent. As such, this program would not be affordable for all people. TeamHEALTH offers other housing programs with pricing entirely relative to income. Please see our Community Housing Service (Darwin), Strong Foundations (Darwin) and Ladybird House (Katherine).

The Rent to Live Program accepts referrals from all sources, including but not limited to Case Managers, the Department of Housing, Territory Families, other NGOs, family members and self-referrals.
APPLICANT DETAILS
OTHER SUPPORTS INVOLVED
REFERRAL SOURCE
APPLICANT CONSENT
I consent to this referral. I understand that this information will be stored on the TeamHEALTH system and that my details will be de-identified if they are used in reporting.
ELIGIBILITY SCREENING
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Rent to Live is available for eligible individuals and families in the Greater Darwin Region.
Tick all that apply.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
For us to assess your eligibility, please provide as many of the following as possible:
Tick all that applies
HOUSING & TENANCY CRITERIA
WELLBEING & SUPPORT CRITERIA
RENTAL REFERENCES
Please provide 2 rental references to support the application. This can be your previous landlord or property manager. If you lived with a family member or friend who was the named tenant or owner, they can provide a reference.
Note: This is not a mandatory requirement but will strengthen your application.
RISK ASSESSMENT
TeamHEALTH requires a brief participant risk assessment to ensure that we understand how to keep our staff, participants and community safe. If you are completing a self-referral and need assistance filling out a risk assessment, please call us on 1300 780 081.
COMPLETING THIS FORM

Please call TeamHEALTH on 1300 780 081 if you need any assistance completing this form.

Send the completed form to teamhealth@teamhealth.asn.au

We will respond to referrals within 2 business days. Don't forget to attach supporting documentation from 2.2 and references/ledgers from 2.5.

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